Exhaust emissions and welding

1999 CITROEN
116,186 MILES • 2.2L • TURBO • MANUAL
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GATHUNTHER
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If my van is giving off exhaust fumes does is it safe to drive?

It failed it's MOT because apprently it's has welding to do, I really need to show pictures, I got underneath and whilst some parts standard need welding it did not look to the extent of the 1000 pounds they were quoting me, is there a way I can get this van sorted at a far less expense?
Jul 9, 2016 at 5:50 AM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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I'm not sure about the UK, but in the US we can buy replacement exhaust components at a parts store that we can install using standard hand tools. You may need a hack saw to cut the rotten pipes out, but should be able to replace them with replacement parts that don't need welding for much less than £1000.
Jul 13, 2016 at 9:03 AM
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